Isn’t it annoying to frequently wake up by the urge to urinate in the night? This phenomenon, known as nocturia, can significantly disrupt your sleep and stress levels. So here are seven health issues that could be possible causes.
1) Diabetes mellitus
Diabetes, especially when poorly controlled, is notorious for causing frequent bladder blockages due to the extra sugar in the blood passing into the urine, which also includes those annoying nighttime trips to the bathroom.
2) Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract infections have an irritating tendency to annoy your bladder so much that it needs to empty frequently. Sometimes these infections get naughty at night and cause nocturia. It’s important to identify and treat urinary tract infections quickly to relieve symptoms.
3) Overactive bladder
An overactive bladder is like a ticking bomb that suddenly forces you to pee. Nervous bladder muscles can be responsible for nocturia, which causes you to repeatedly pee at night.
4) Prostate gland problems
In men, the prostate can sometimes swell or become inflamed and obstruct the normal flow of urine, making it impossible for the bladder to empty, which can lead to nocturia due to more frequent urination.
5) Heart problems
Heart problems can cause your body to retain a lot of fluid. The excess fluid could manifest as nocturia as your kidneys try to get rid of it, resulting in increased urine production.
6) Medications
Certain medications such as diuretics or water pills can stimulate urine production and lead to nocturnal urinary incontinence. It would be wise to check with your doctor when and how much medication you should take to curb nighttime peeing.
7) Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that affects breathing during sleep, can also throw the body’s hormone balance out of whack, including the control of urine production. People with untreated sleep apnea may find themselves having to pee frequently at night.
